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VO06 XAB

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,740 mi
Last recorded57,740 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,740 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 57,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch trim missing 3 securing clips not fouling wheel

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bumper trim damaged around tail pipe

Offside Rear door has duct tape covering damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,564 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer clamp missing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front side wall damage

Nearside Rear side wall damage

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front side wall damage

Offside Rear side wall damage

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,557 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyre sealant expired

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,993 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 24,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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VO06 XAB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO06 XAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO06 XAB registered?

VO06 XAB is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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